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Protecting Oral Health: Dental Care for Teens

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Two teenage girls and a teenage boy with perfect smiles showing their thumbs up.

Establishing good dental care habits when you are young is essential to enjoying a healthy smile for life, which is just one of the many reasons dental care for teens is so important. General dentistry services help prevent dental damage so you can enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile. When it comes to providing dental care… Continue reading

The Protective Benefits of Mouth Guards

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A teenage boy putting a mouthguard in his mouth before playing rugby.

For some, brushing and flossing regularly may not be enough to protect the teeth from dental damage. Those who play contact sports or suffer from teeth grinding are at a greater risk of experiencing dental injuries or damage from bruxism. Mouth guards can provide a level of protection for patients, preventing dental damage and helping… Continue reading

Instant Orthodontics with Porcelain Veneers

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Dentist and a woman choosing dental veneers.

Have you ever wished that you could wake up one morning and suddenly have straight and beautiful teeth? While traditional orthodontic methods, such as braces and Invisalign® aligners, are certainly effective, they do take several months to achieve noticeable results. Instead, patients can have porcelain veneers placed on their teeth. Porcelain veneers dramatically improve the… Continue reading

Great Smiles in Your Golden Years: Dental Care for Seniors

By Dwight D. Peccora, DDS on

Senior couple with perfect smiles.

At Fort Bend Dental, we offer patients of all ages exceptional dental care. The people of Missouri City can put their trust in us, because we believe in tailoring treatment to the age and needs of a patient. This is of the utmost importance with elderly patients, who have unique dental health challenges. Apart from… Continue reading

Treatment for Cavities

By Dwight D. Peccora, DDS on

Dental Checkup

When patients attend dental appointments, they hope to hear that they don’t have any cavities so they can avoid an additional dental appointment. However, cavities are common, and when these areas of tooth decay develop, we want to treat them quickly and conservatively to help our patients preserve and maintain their oral health. At Fort… Continue reading

Are You a Good Candidate for a Smile Makeover?

By Dwight D. Peccora, DDS on

Woman with a perfect smile.

The phrase “smile makeover” has been in popular use now for nearly two decades, its place in the public consciousness almost as assured as “cosmetic dentistry,” itself. Funnily enough, however, many people still do not know exactly what a smile makeover is. A smile makeover is not a procedure, per se; rather, it is an… Continue reading

Enhance the Beauty of Your Smile with Cosmetic Dental Bonding

By Dwight D. Peccora, DDS on

A happy man with a perfect smile sitting in a dental chair after cosmetic dental treatment.

It is important to practice good oral hygiene habits that will promote strong, healthy teeth, but in many cases, patients are more concerned about how their teeth look. After all, the appearance of the teeth contributes to the overall aesthetics of the smile and face. However, many patients are not naturally blessed with straight, white,… Continue reading

Treat Gum Disease and Restore Your Oral Health with Root Planing and Scaling

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Mature woman during a dental appointment.

In order to ensure that the teeth remain strong and healthy, it is important to maintain a strong foundation of healthy gums. Brushing and flossing are beneficial and help prevent plaque and tartar from building up on the teeth. However, despite good oral hygiene habits, it is possible for small amounts of plaque to be… Continue reading

Why Dental Exams and Cleanings Are Important

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Dental Checkup

The team here at Fort Bend Dental is committed to helping patients throughout the Missouri City area, offering state-of-the-art cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments focused on wellness. While these procedures are helpful, we do believe in the basics, which is why we think regular dental exams are so important for having a healthy, beautiful smile… Continue reading

Completely Restore the Health, Function, and Beauty of Your Smile

By Dwight D. Peccora, DDS on

Happy mature man with a perfect smile sitting in a dental chair.

Ideally, patients should maintain a routine of good at-home oral hygiene habits and professional dental care in order to preserve the health and strength of their smile. Realistically, the team of experienced dentists at Fort Bend Dental understands that this is not always the case. Many people go through periods of life during which oral… Continue reading

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